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In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Emily Landry is joined by Dr. Paul Bowman, longtime pediatric oncologist and co-chair of Leukemia Texas, who shares clear and hopeful insights on what leukemia is and how far treatment for the disease has come. Alongside him, Ashley Oviedo opens up about her daughter, Perry's, diagnosis, offering an honest and emotional look at the fear, uncertainty, and strength that define a family’s journey through cancer.

Together, they highlight the critical role organizations like Leukemia Texas play in supporting families medically, financially, and emotionally through their most challenging times. From the first signs of illness to the importance of accepting help and holding onto hope, this conversation is a reminder that no one should fight cancer alone.

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In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Kendall Neukomm is joined by Jolee Patnaude, Revenue Cycle Management Advisory Director at Whitley Penn, and Casey Gage, Finance Specialist at Eunice Health Clinic. They explore the impact of documentation gaps on patient care and reimbursement, common audit findings, including undercoding, how AI and ambient listening tools are transforming clinical documentation, and more. Whether you're a healthcare provider, administrator, or finance leader, this episode offers actionable strategies to improve documentation gaps, operational performance, and your patients' experience.

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In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, WPCares series host Emily Landry speaks with Helena L. Banks, CEO of Our Friends Place, about empowering young women experiencing homelessness to build stable, independent futures. The conversation highlights how education, employment, and community support create lasting change. Helena shares the organization’s mission, its residential and SOAR programs, and what empowerment looks like in daily practice.

A powerful story brings the impact to life, showing how consistent support can help young women move toward true independence. The episode is both inspiring and grounded in real impact.

Key Takeaways

• How Our Friends Place supports young women through education, work, and essential life skills
• Why small, daily decisions play an important role in long‑term stability
• A real story of resilience that shows what empowerment looks like in practice
• How youth homelessness often looks different than people expect

Why Listen?

This episode is for anyone interested in nonprofit impact, community support, or youth empowerment. You will gain insight into how trauma‑informed, accountability‑based programs support lasting growth and why long-term empowerment matters more than quick solutions. Helena’s stories offer a meaningful reminder of how care, consistency, and community investment can shape a young woman’s future.

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In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Kendall Neukomm sits down with Buffie Campbell and Jim Bradbury, Partner at James D. Bradbury, PLLC to explore the rapid rise of produced water as a new asset class in Texas. What was once viewed as a waste byproduct of oil and gas operations is now gaining attention from landowners, investors, and policymakers. The conversation breaks down how legal rulings, water scarcity, and advancing technology are reshaping ownership, value, and opportunity around produced water. Together, they explain why this topic now extends far beyond the oil and gas industry. The episode offers an overview of where the market stands today and where it may be headed next.

Key Takeaways

• How produced water has evolved from a disposal cost into a valuable commodity
• What the Texas Supreme Court ruling clarified about ownership and lease language
• Why agriculture, municipalities, and data centers are eyeing produced water as a resource
• How private equity and new technology are accelerating growth in this space

Why Listen?

This episode is for landowners, mineral owners, investors, and advisors looking to understand a fast-emerging opportunity in Texas. Listeners will gain clarity on recent legal changes, practical implications for leases, and why produced water is attracting significant capital. The discussion makes a complex topic accessible while highlighting real financial and strategic considerations. It is a forward-looking conversation that helps listeners think differently about resources and value.

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With tax season well underway, Kendall Neukomm sits down with Whitley Penn Tax Partners Jon P. Karp and Kristen L. Sayegh to break down the most impactful changes shaping 2026 filings. They discuss key developments shaping 2026 tax filings, including updates related to deductions, tip and overtime income, State and Local Tax (SALT) limits, and retirement planning, drawing on observations from current tax returns this season.

The discussion also covers notable business-related updates, such as bonus depreciation and interest deduction changes, and how these provisions may factor into tax planning considerations. It’s a focused, practical conversation designed to help listeners better understand the tax topics most relevant this year and consider planning considerations moving forward.

Key Takeaways

• How changes to standard deductions, tip and overtime taxation, senior deductions, and SALT limits are appearing in 2026 tax returns
• Why income phase‑outs are limiting the benefit of certain widely discussed deductions
• How grouping and timing strategies may influence the use of itemized deductions versus the standard deduction
• The role updated retirement plan limits play in long‑term planning considerations, including Roth strategies and qualified charitable distributions
• Why business-side changes, such as bonus depreciation, R&D expensing, and 163(j) adjustments, may factor into tax planning discussions this year

Why Listen?

This episode is ideal for individuals and businesses seeking a clear, concise overview of the most relevant 2026 tax changes. Jon and Kristen translate complex legislation into straightforward insights based on their current work with clients. Listeners will gain perspective on which deductions may be most relevant this year, where potential surprises can arise, and how proactive planning may factor into year‑round tax considerations.

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Day 1 Bags began as a small Eagle Scout project and has grown into a statewide effort bringing dignity to youth transitioning through the foster care system. In this episode of Whitley Penn Talks, host Emily Landry speaks with founder Hunter Beaton and Whitley Penn partner Alan Rich about the personal experiences that sparked the organization and the community partnerships that fuel it today. The conversation highlights the role of volunteers, local engagement, and the Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund in expanding these efforts across Texas.

Key Takeaways

• How an Eagle Scout project became a national effort delivering over 260,000 bags to youth in 47 states
• A look at the dignity‑centered programs that support children from early childhood through high school graduation
• Why community volunteers (quilters, partners, and local organizations) play a vital role in meeting foster youth needs
• How philanthropic support helps expand Day One Bags' reach, particularly during graduation and adoption seasons

Why Listen?

This episode offers a clear, heartfelt look at how focused community support can meaningfully impact foster youth across Texas. Listeners will hear practical examples of programs that restore dignity, stories that reveal real gaps in the system, and insights into how nonprofits and partners work together to fill them.

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The North American Prospect Expo (NAPE) is the energy industry’s largest marketplace for buying, selling and trading prospects. This year's event brought major insights and surprising tech. In this episode of A Crude Bit of Humor, Kendall Neukomm sits down with Buffie Campbell and Coby Nathanson to recap the standout themes from NAPE 2026, including growing power demand from data centers and Houston’s expanding role as a central energy hub. With practical perspective and plenty of humor, this episode offers a sharp look at what mattered most on the conference floor.

Key Takeaways

• How AI and digitization are reshaping land, accounting and document workflows
• The shift in first purchaser and division order practices operators are navigating
• Houston’s continued rise as companies relocate and consolidate
• The tech that grabbed attention - including a hat distributing robot

Why Listen

This episode delivers a focused and insightful recap of the biggest trends shaping today’s energy landscape. If you want a fast, informative overview of NAPE with real industry context and a touch of humor, this conversation has you covered.

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Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserve a community where they can live, learn, and thrive. In this Whitley Penn Talks episode of our Whitley Penn Cares series, we introduce New Danville, a unique ranch style community in the Houston area that provides affordable housing, life skills training, and meaningful connection for adults who have aged out of the school system. From major campus expansion to a now famous chicken coop, this conversation highlights the impact of creating opportunity and independence with dignity.

Key Takeaways

• How a napkin sketch turned into a thriving 42‑acre community for adults with intellectual disabilities
• A behind‑the‑scenes look at New Danville’s classes, animal programs, and stories of growing independence
• Why demand for these communities is rising and how the Whitley Penn Philanthropic Fund helps power these programs
• The beloved chicken coop story that highlights creativity, joy, and community support

Why Listen

If you care about nonprofit impact and community support, this episode shows how a mission driven organization creates real outcomes for adults with intellectual disabilities. You will hear practical examples of scalable programs, powerful stories of independence, and how strategic funding helps organizations grow. It is an inspiring look at what effective, community centered work truly delivers.

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